Russia's domestic cruise ships, such as the Princess Anastasia, are attracting passengers who previously vacationed abroad.

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Russia's cruise industry enjoyed "serious growth" in 2022, a lawmaker told news agency TASS. Many Russians went on a cruise for the first time because they couldn't travel overseas. Many new cruise passengers have "higher requirements" for service levels, an Infoflot director said.

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